He'll be traveling light. The tour will feature the veteran singer-songwriter coffeehouse-style at his grand piano with only percussionist Ray Cooper to back him up.

John ordinarily plays arenas and stadiums. The shows at the 4,000-seat Sunrise will be among the most intimate he has played since launching his career more than 25 years ago. No other Florida shows are planned.

Tickets, which go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday through Ticketmaster, are $75, $50 and $35, plus a service charge.

''The cost of intimacy with a legend is more than the cost of intimacy with a young up-and-comer,'' said Sarah MacMullen, John's spokeswoman. ''Fans have made it clear that they will support real music in an inviting setting.''

John helmed a similar no-frills tour with Cooper in 1979, but it played larger halls, MacMullen said.

John is one of several top-drawing superstars who recently have moved away from arenas and stadiums, though there is more money to be made in such large venues.

His latest album is The One. He has a new disc called Duets set for November release. On it he'll sing with Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Sting, Tammy Wynette and other celebrities.